Weather of 2025

The following is a list of weather events that occurred on Earth in the year 2025. These are several weather events which had a significant impact were blizzards, cold waves, droughts, heat waves, wildfires, floods, tornadoes, and tropical cyclones.

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The following listed different types of special weather conditions worldwide.

In January, an unusual cold snap brought extremely cold temperatures to much of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It was the coldest January ever in much of North America in at least 10 years, bringing temperatures as much as 20–35 °F (11.1–19.4 °C) below average to a majority of the United States, starting from the polar vortex pushing down south after the passage of an arctic front on January 2. The lowest temperature was −36 °C (−33 °F) in parts of Saskatchewan, Canada.^[11] On January 9–11, a winter storm caused significant impacts in the southern United States, where 2.2 in (5.6 cm) of snow fell in Dallas, Texas, while 3.5 in (8.9 cm) of snow fell in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In the Southeast, 2.1 in (5.3 cm) of snow fell in Atlanta, Georgia,^[12] while 7 in (18 cm) of snow fell in Memphis, Tennessee.^[13] On January 18–20, a nor'easter brought several inches of snow to many parts of the Northeast, but due to its speed, it limited the extent of snow accumulation. The majority of New Jersey received snow totals of 4–6 in (10–15 cm), with thundersnow being reported near Essex County.^[14] 1.6 in (4.1 cm) of snow fell in Central Park, New York City, while 8.1 in (21 cm) of snow fell in Highland Mills, the highest snow total for New York State.^[15] On January 20–22, a historic blizzard in the Gulf Coast ensued, where it brought blizzard conditions and heavy snow to areas that usually see little to no snow. States of emergencies were issued in Florida and Mississippi to prepare for any potential impact.^[16][17] For the first time in history, a blizzard warning was issued in Louisiana and parts of coastal Texas.^[18] Up to 6 in (15 cm) of snow fell in parts of the Greater Houston area, especially in La Porte,^[19] with Beaumont setting an all-time low temperature of 11 °F (−12 °C).^[20] In Louisiana, 13.4 in (34 cm) of snow fell near Grand Coteau, the highest snowfall recorded in the Gulf Coast,^[21] 10 in (25 cm) of snow fell in New Orleans, and 8 in (20 cm) of snow fell in Baton Rouge.^[22] In Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and New Iberia, record low temperatures were set at 7 °F (−14 °C), 4 °F (−16 °C) and 2 °F (−17 °C) respectively.^[23][24] In Mississippi, 9 in (23 cm) of snow fell in Ocean Springs, and 6.5 in (17 cm) of snow fell around Gulf Park estates, likely shattering snowfall records.^[25] In Alabama, 11 in (28 cm) of snow fell in Babbie, while 7.5 in (19 cm) of snow fell in Mobile Regional Airport, shattering the record of 6 in (15 cm) in the latter city.^[26][27] In Florida, 10 in (25 cm) of snow fell in Milton,^[28] while Pensacola saw 8.9 in (23 cm) of snow,^[29] shattering the statewide record for the state. In Georgia and the Carolinas, Cordele, Georgia saw 9 in (23 cm) of snow fell, with a wide area of southwest Georgia seeing 4–6 in (10–15 cm) of snow.^[30] The Atlanta Metro area observed 1 in (2.5 cm) of snow,^[31] with temperatures at 21 °F (−6 °C) in the Atlanta area, 14 °F (−10 °C) in northwest Georgia, and 10 °F (−12 °C) in northeast Georgia.^[32] In the Carolinas, 4.5 in (11 cm) of snow fell in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina,^[33] 4 in (10 cm) of snow fell in Charleston, and 6 in (15 cm) of snow fell in Cross.^[34] In North Carolina, snowfall of about 3–6 in (7.6–15.2 cm) was reported, with locally higher amounts to 7 in (18 cm) being reported. 2.6 in (6.6 cm) of snowfall was reported at Wilmington International Airport.^[35]

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As of April 20, there have been 23 tornadoes rated F3/EF3 or higher, with three of those receiving a rating of EF4. All of these tornadoes have taken place in the United States. The strongest tornado of the year impacted Diaz, Arkansas at high-end EF4 intensity, with estimated peak winds of 190 miles per hour (310 km/h).^[38]

Worldwide, 37 deaths have been confirmed: 34 in the United States and three in Spain.^[39][40]

The first tornadic fatalities of the year occurred on February 6, when an EF2 tornado impacted mobile homes near Deer Lodge, Tennessee, killing two people and injuring three others.^[41]

In the month of March, a major outbreak took place from March 13–16, which was the most active March tornado outbreak on record. It caused 43 fatalities, 23 of which tornadic, and more than 200 injuries.^[42] Five of these fatalities occurred during an EF4 tornado that also injured at least 3 other people.^[43] Total damage from the storm reached $6.25 billion (2025 USD).^[44]

Another major tornado outbreak took place from April 2–7, which resulted in at least 24 fatalities, 9 of which tornadic, and at least 47 injuries.^[45] Five of these deaths took place during an EF3 tornado that injured 14 others as well.^[46]

Cyclone Dikeledi, a powerful Intense Tropical Cyclone (Category 3 on the SSHWS) that battered Madagascar and Mozambique as a Tropical Cyclone (Category 2 on the SSHWS).

Cyclone Zelia, a powerful Tropical Cyclone that made landfall as Category 5 (Category 4 on the SSHWS). It impacted Western Australia's Pilbara region in mid-February.

Cyclone Alfred, a powerful, long-lived and erratic Tropical Cyclone that peaked at Category 4, and made landfall as Category 1 on Moreton Island. It affected South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

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Storm Éowyn, a powerful European windstorm that impacted Ireland and the United Kingdom with 135 miles per hour winds.

The January 2025 Southern California wildfires were a series of wildfires in California, mostly around the Los Angeles area, that caused at least 29 deaths and destroyed or damaged at least 17,711 structures.^[4] In March, Texas and Oklahoma saw multiple wildfires break out, with hurricane-force wind gusts reaching as high as 85 mph (137 km/h),^[47] combined with humidity levels as low as 10%.^[48] Major wildfires include the Windmill Fire, which burned 23,287 acres in Texas,^[49] the 840 Road Fire, which burned 27,866 acres in Oklahoma and led to a fire warning being issued near Leedey,^[50] and the Stillwater Fire, which burned 7,639 acres, and led to the destruction of 202 homes in Stillwater, Oklahoma.^[51]

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This is a timeline of weather events during 2025.

• December 30, 2024–January 17, 2025 – Cyclone Dikeledi
• January 7–31 – The Southern California wildfires causes 30 deaths,^[52] with the Eaton Fire burning 14,021 acres (5,674 ha),^[53] while the Palisades Fire burned 23,448 acres (9,489 ha),^[54] being the second and third most destructive wildfires in California history, respectively.^[55]
• January 9–11 – A winter storm in the southern United States caused snow to fall across the Southeast, with 2.1 in (5.3 cm) of snow recorded in Atlanta, Georgia, the biggest snowstorm in several years.^[56]
• January 20–22 – A historic winter storm hit the Gulf Coast of the United States, with Louisiana and Florida breaking their largest single-day snowfall, at 13.4 in (34 cm) in Grand Coteau^[57] and 10 in (25 cm) in Milton.^[58]

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• From March 13-16, the deadliest tornado outbreak since 2021 took place across the United States.^{[citation needed]}
• On March 26 to 27, According to Japan Meteorological Agency official confirmed report, a recorded on a day high temperature 30.3 °C (86.5 °F) in Saiki and Takanabe, 30.2 °C (86.4 °F) in Saito, their places in eastern Kyushu Island, where first time record of over 30 °C (86 °F) on March in outside Ryukyu Island and Bonin Islands territory of Japan. These days of high temperature between 25–29 °C (77–84 °F) recorded in many places in Honshu, Japan.^{[citation needed]}

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